Alleged drunk driver hits Willingboro cop head on

WILLINGBORO — A Willingboro police officer sustained minor injuries when his patrol vehicle was involved in a head on crash on Tuesday.

Officer Jaime Jimenez was driving northbound on Garfield Drive when a 2012 Honda Civic driven by Paul Johnson Jr., 43, of Willingboro, crossed over into opposing traffic and struck Jimenez’ vehicle head on. Both Johnson and Jimenez were treated and released from a local hospital.

Johnson was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, operating a vehicle without an interlock device, driving while suspended, reckless driving, improper turn, failure to wear a seatbelt and failure to maintain lane. He has been released pending a court date.